Happy Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving day. We are 34 weeks and Graham is still doing great. He should weigh about 5 pounds and be about 18 inches long at this time. If you could see my stomach you would believe both these stats! He continues to have the hiccups 2-3 days a day. He still moves around a lot, but is not kicking as much because his space is running out. It looks like a wave is moving across my stomach when he moves. Very strange, but exciting none the less!

Over the past week we went to a wedding in Atlanta and were able to catch up with college friends, went to a baby shower for Lisa Williams (due 10 days before us), and celebrated my Dad's birthday.

I am officially in full nesting mode! We bought the fabric for the crib skirt and Dustin's mom is going to start making it this week. I am still trying to decide which rocking chair we are going to use. Don't worry, I have a coordinating fabric already picked out for Martha to make the cushion! Our friend, Jeanne, is going to paint pictures of trucks to hang above the crib. I have also bought detergent to start washing all of Graham's clothes and bedding. Only 6 more weeks until our due date!!!

33 Weeks

Another week closer to Graham getting here! We had our doctor's appointment this week and everything looks good. My blood pressure and weight are good (at least appropriate). Graham's heart rate is right where it should be and my tummy is measuring correct for his gestational age. It is hard to get an accurate measure of my stomach because Graham still likes to reside completely the left side of my stomach. Dr LeBel said she is guessing he is going to be a medium size baby. YEAH, no 10 pounder like his Daddy! Our next appointment will be in 2 weeks and then we go to weekly visits starting at 36 weeks.

We have had a busy week. I had two more baby showers this week. We are truly blessed to have so many generous family members and friends. The nursery is looking ready to have a baby live in it! We are making the final decisions...rockers, fabric for crib skirt and curtains, changing mattings on pictures, painting pictures, etc. I say "we" but Dustin is not helping too much with all of this. Afterall, he has no time with all the housework he is doing!

Still no news on selling the house. We had a showing this past Sunday, but have not heard anything. It was a couple re-locating from Florida. Our house was the first one they looked at. We did not expect to hear anything right away even if they loved it.

32 Weeks

It absolutely blows my mind that we are 32 weeks along. Graham will be considered full term in 4 short weeks. Graham should be about 17 inches long and weigh about 4 pounds. He is still moving and kicking all day long, but as he continues to grow and run out of room his movement will decrease. He has the hiccups at least once a day now! Dustin is still able to feel the hiccups.

I am still loving every minute of being pregnant (at least most minutes!). The back pain I was having last week is much better. I am short of breath when climbing stairs and it is becoming harder to bend over now. I can no longer talk on my phone when walking up my three flights of stairs to work in the morning. Graham and I need all the oxygen! Just another indication that he is growing and taking up more space.

Dustin turned 29 this week. We went to dinner with the families on Wednesday night. This marks Dustin's last birthday in his 20's and his last birthday before becoming a Dad! The picture of Dustin and his Mom was taken at his party.

31 Weeks

Another week closer to Graham joining us! Everyone is still doing well. We got a crib mattress and carseat this week. We now have all the basics...crib, mattress, stroller, and car seat. My work also hired the temporary nurse to replace me during my maternity leave. She is scheduled to start training with me on Monday. We are all set for Graham to come...but he needs to stay put for several more weeks!

I am starting to feel, and look, very pregnant. Dustin has been incredible through the whole pregnancy. He has basically done all the housework during my tired times and has not complained once. I told him he makes an excellent house wife!

We haven't had much interest in anyone buying our house, but we are not discouraged yet. You all need to spread the word!